Career Roadmap
Azure Administrator: Zero to Hero
This path is about managing and operating Azure resources day to day. Build hands-on skills step by step, then validate your readiness with certification-focused practice.
Embark on your career roadmap by setting a target and staying accountable
Set targetStep 0 - Basics
Build core understanding before working in Azure.
2-3 weeks2-3 weeks
Step 0 - Basics
Build core understanding before working in Azure.
- Networking basics (IP, DNS, ports)
- Virtual machines and OS basics
- Storage fundamentals
💡 You don’t need deep expertise, just enough to understand how resources behave.
Step 1 - Azure fundamentals
Get comfortable with the Azure platform.
2-3 weeks2-3 weeks
Step 1 - Azure fundamentals
Get comfortable with the Azure platform.
- Resource Groups
- Azure Portal and CLI basics
- Virtual Machines
- Storage Accounts
Certifications
💡 Use ExamOS quizzes to confirm your understanding before moving forward.
Step 2 - Compute and storage
Learn how to deploy and manage core resources.
3-4 weeks3-4 weeks
Step 2 - Compute and storage
Learn how to deploy and manage core resources.
- Virtual Machines (creation, scaling)
- Disks and storage options
- App Services basics
Certifications
💡 Focus on hands-on setup and configuration.
Step 3 - Networking
Understand how Azure networking works in real environments.
3-4 weeks3-4 weeks
Step 3 - Networking
Understand how Azure networking works in real environments.
- Virtual Networks and subnets
- NSGs and routing
- Load Balancer and Application Gateway
Certifications
💡 Networking is one of the most tested areas in AZ-104.
Step 4 - Identity and access
Manage users, permissions, and access control.
2-3 weeks2-3 weeks
Step 4 - Identity and access
Manage users, permissions, and access control.
- Azure AD / Entra ID
- RBAC
- Role assignments
Certifications
💡 Get comfortable with permission models and access control.
Step 5 - Monitoring and backup
Keep systems running and recover when things fail.
2-3 weeks2-3 weeks
Step 5 - Monitoring and backup
Keep systems running and recover when things fail.
- Azure Monitor
- Log Analytics
- Backup and recovery
Certifications
💡 Use ExamOS quizzes to test troubleshooting scenarios.
Step 6 - Governance and cost
Control resources and manage cost effectively.
2-3 weeks2-3 weeks
Step 6 - Governance and cost
Control resources and manage cost effectively.
- Azure Policy
- Resource locks
- Cost management
Certifications
💡 Understand how to enforce standards across environments.
Final step - Certification and validation
Before booking AZ-104, run multiple timed ExamOS quizzes, review weak areas, and repeat until you can confidently manage and troubleshoot Azure resources.
Final step - Certification and validation
Before booking AZ-104, run multiple timed ExamOS quizzes, review weak areas, and repeat until you can confidently manage and troubleshoot Azure resources.
Realistic timeline
- 2 hours/day: around 4-5 months
- 3-4 hours/day: around 2.5-3.5 months
- Consistency matters more than long sessions.
Embark on your career roadmap by setting a target and staying accountable
Set target